Canberra Al Desko with Annabel Crabb

Canberra Al Desko with Annabel Crabb Series 1

TV Show

Series 1 Episodes

1. Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie

October 28th, 20156 min

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie gets a lot of contact from constituents, including marriage proposals. But what happens when staffers accidentally lose a suitor?

2. James McGrath

October 28th, 20156 min

Qld Liberal Senator James McGrath invites Annabel to 'dine' in his office after a long day of Liberal manoeuvring, serving up a unique dessert 'recipe' while giving tips on how to run numbers like a badass.

3. Constituent Letters: Malcolm Turnbull

October 28th, 20156 min

What do school children want from their new Prime Minister? Malcolm Turnbull opens up his mailbox.

4. Sam Dastyari

October 28th, 20156 min

Labor Senator Sam Dastyari is one of the most charismatic young politicians in parliament. What's on the office menu when Annabel ducks in for lunch? And why is he so lonely?

5. Constituent Letters: Barnaby Joyce

October 28th, 20156 min

The Nationals' Barnaby Joyce isn't afraid to arm wrestle Hollywood's finest over illegal dogs, but how much vitriolic voter feedback can he take?

6. Josh Frydenberg & Ed Husic

October 28th, 20156 min

Wondering who got Tony Abbott's bike in the spill? Annabel discovers that and more after joining Labor MP Ed Husic and Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg in a raucous office lunch.

7. Constituent Letters: Cory Bernardi

October 28th, 20156 min

Cory Bernardi is one of the most controversial politicians in parliament, but how does he handle the heat from constituents? He turns it up, that's how.

8. Sarah Hanson-Young

October 28th, 20156 min

Annabel drops in for lunch with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young at her Parliament House office. How does this hard-working politician keep healthy in a building renowned for underwhelming food options?

9. Constituent Letters: Scott Ludlam

October 28th, 20156 min

Greens senator Scott Ludlam is used to going viral on twitter but can he cope when the masses tweet him back without spellchecking? Hint: it's Scott with two 't's.

10. Amanda Rishworth

October 28th, 20156 min

New mum Amanda Rishworth juggles being a busy Labor MP while breast-feeding a six month old baby. Luckily, husband Tim has taken leave from his job and manned up to help. Annabel joins the family lunchtime in sitting week.

11. Constituent Letters: Josh Frydenberg

October 28th, 20156 min

Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg is a man to watch. But while they're watching, his constituents really want to know how he's going to fix his thinning hair. They have suggestions.

12. David Leyonhjelm

October 28th, 20156 min

Gun-loving libertarian and former veterinarian, Senator David Leyonhjelm is one of the most contrarian members of parliament. Annabel knocks on his office door to find out what's on the menu during sitting weeks.

13. Andrew Leigh

October 28th, 20156 min

Economist and Labor MP Andrew Leigh has quite the cost-benefit analysis view on life - and also on lunch. Annabel gets an invite and finds out that food is a mere equation to fuel the day's more important business.